Aurelia
"Moon Jellyfish"
Overview
Updated: Apr 29, 2026Aurelia is an A-Rank Psyche Liquid DPS who rides jellyfish for mobility instead of climbing. Her Cadenza state transforms her combat style, and her Ultimate gathers all nearby jellyfish for a powerful multi-hit burst. At A6, she becomes significantly stronger and is considered one of the best A-Rank investments.
Skills
Basic Attack: Jellyfish Waltz
Commands jellyfish to perform up to 5 consecutive attacks dealing Psyche DMG. Each attack leaves a jellyfish on the field.
Canon Chorus
Gathers jellyfish to pull enemies together, dealing Psyche DMG in an area. Enters Cadenza state for enhanced attacks.
Grand Finale
Gathers all nearby jellyfish for a powerful multi-hit burst dealing Psyche DMG. More jellyfish on field = more damage.
Staccato
Quick jellyfish blast dealing Psyche DMG on entry. Hold Dodge while moving to ride a jellyfish at high speed.
Crescendo
Critical Riposte automatically fires four jellyfish blasts. Each jellyfish blast stacks ATK bonus up to 10%.
Overview
Aurelia is a unique character who uses jellyfish as her primary means of transportation and combat. She cannot climb — instead, she rides jellyfish for vertical mobility and high-speed traversal. Her Cadenza state transforms her combat style into sustained AoE damage, and her Ultimate gathers all nearby jellyfish for a powerful multi-hit burst.
At A6, Aurelia’s damage output rivals many S-Rank characters, making her one of the best A-Rank investments in the game for players who cannot pull limited banners.
Key Mechanics
Jellyfish System
| Mechanic | Effect |
|---|---|
| Field Jellyfish | Each Basic Attack leaves a jellyfish on the field |
| Ultimate Scaling | More jellyfish on field = more hits from Grand Finale |
| Staccato (Ride) | Hold Dodge while moving to ride a jellyfish at high speed |
| Exclusive Glider | Jellyfish is her only available glider option |
| Cannot Climb | Uses jellyfish as transportation instead of climbing |
The jellyfish system rewards building up field presence before using Ultimate. Perform a full Basic Attack chain to place maximum jellyfish, then activate Grand Finale for maximum hits.
Cadenza State
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Activation | Canon Chorus (Skill) |
| Effect | Enhanced attack patterns with wider AoE |
| Duration | Until state expires or Skill is used again |
| Synergy | Jellyfish attacks during Cadenza count for field placement |
Cadenza is Aurelia’s sustained DPS mode. Enter it early in rotations to maximize damage output during field time.
Crescendo Passive
| Component | Effect |
|---|---|
| Critical Riposte | Automatically fires four jellyfish blasts |
| ATK Stacking | Each jellyfish blast stacks ATK bonus up to 10% |
| Syncopation | Dodge counter triggers the four-blast sequence |
Crescendo rewards aggressive dodge-counter play. Each Critical Riposte fires four blasts that both deal damage and build ATK stacks, creating a self-reinforcing damage loop.
Best Build
Arc (Weapon)
| Priority | Arc | Why |
|---|---|---|
| BiS | Devil’s Blood: Curse | Offensive bonuses complement sustained DPS playstyle |
| Alt | Shadow Creed | General CRIT scaling |
| F2P | Shiny Days | Accessible option with solid base stats |
Cartridge Set
Devil’s Blood: Curse (4-piece) provides sustained damage bonuses that align with Aurelia’s extended field time playstyle.
Alternative: Shadow Creed for general CRIT builds.
Stat Priority
| Slot | Main Stat | Sub-Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | ATK% | CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Psyche DMG% |
| Module 2 | Psyche DMG% | CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% |
| Module 3 | CRIT Rate | CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen |
ATK% is the top priority because it scales all damage and the Crescendo passive ATK stacking. Unlike stealth characters, Aurelia needs balanced CRIT Rate since she has no guaranteed crit mechanics.
Skill Priority
Ultimate > Skill > Basic Attack > Support Skill
Ultimate scales with jellyfish count, making each level-up more impactful as you optimize field placement.
Awakening Priority
| Priority | Level | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | A6 | Major damage increase to all jellyfish attacks | Transforms Aurelia into S-Rank-competitive DPS |
| 2nd | A3 | Enhanced Cadenza state with additional AoE | Sustained DPS improvement |
| 3rd | A1 | Jellyfish field duration extended | More jellyfish available for Ultimate |
| 4th | A5 | Team Psyche DMG bonus while Aurelia is on field | Team utility |
| 5th | A2 | Crescendo ATK cap increased | Higher passive stacking ceiling |
| 6th | A4 | Staccato ride speed increased | Quality of life for exploration |
A6 is the critical breakpoint that makes Aurelia competitive with S-Rank DPS characters. Prioritize reaching A6 before investing in other A-Rank characters.
Gameplay Tips
The standard rotation begins with Canon Chorus to enter Cadenza state, then performs a full Basic Attack chain to place maximum jellyfish on the field. Once 5+ jellyfish are active, activate Grand Finale for maximum burst damage. After Ultimate, continue in Cadenza for sustained DPS until the state expires.
Use Critical Riposte (dodge counter) aggressively — the four automatic jellyfish blasts from Crescendo both deal damage and build ATK stacks. In content with frequent enemy attacks, this passive generates significant bonus damage over time.
Canon Chorus pulls enemies together before entering Cadenza. Use it as a grouping tool in AoE scenarios to cluster enemies within jellyfish attack range.
For exploration, Aurelia’s jellyfish ride (Staccato) provides unique vertical mobility that bypasses climbing entirely. She can reach elevated areas that other characters need to climb to, making her excellent for chest hunting and puzzle solving.
Trivia
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name Origin | Latin name of the moon jellyfish, Aurelia aurita |
| Disability | Confirmed in-game — uses jellyfish as means of transportation |
| Unique Trait | Only character in NTE unable to climb |
| A6 Value | Considered the best A-Rank investment in the game |
Related Resources
- Aurelia Build Guide — Detailed build recommendations and gameplay tips
- Tier List — See where Aurelia ranks in the current meta
- Team Building Guide — Learn how to build effective teams
- All Characters — Browse the complete character roster
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